North Carolina whitewater - Broad River, Rutherford County

Rutherford county, Route 1181 to North Carolina Route 1004 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     16.8 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Forest City, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Rutherford County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section
    of Broad River in Rutherford County is 16.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Route 1181 to North Carolina
Route 1004 section is one of them. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too.

Briefly about the general area:
A good deal of precipitation falls at Broad River; March is the month that gets the most rain
 
while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For the period of the long summer days at Broad River temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's while Broad River overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's.

Broad River, Route 1181 to North Carolina Route 1004 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 16.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.3936
Longitude: -82.09501

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.24959
Longitude: -81.9638

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Current weather conditions at Broad River, North Carolina
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Local climate location: MARION 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Spindale/Frst City/Rfdt Area, Spindale
7 miles away
Welcome to the newly renovated Super 8 Motel in Spindale, N.C. The 62-room motel features guestrooms with deluxe suite, king size, queen size and double beds. We provide our guests with complimentary ...

Ramada Limited Forest City, Forest City
9 miles away
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Jameson Inn Forest City, Forest City
10 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Broad River.
 Whitewater Near Broad River:
Broad River, Rutherford County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 7.4 miles long (Lake Lure Dam to Route 1181)
Green River, Polk County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 17.2 miles long (North Carolina Route 9 below Lake Adger Dam to North Carolina Route 1005)
Rocky Broad River, Henderson/Rutherford County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (Along Route 64/74 to Lake Lure at Chimney Rock)
Cove Creek, polk County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (to Green River)
Island Creek, Spartanburg County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cornmill Road Close to Mayo to Pacolet River)
Green River, Polk County , 19 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Fishtop Access to where river leaves road)
North Pacolet River, Henderson/Polk County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Pearsons Falls along Highway 176 to Tryon)
Rocky Broad River, Henderson/Buncombe County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.6 miles long (Bridge at Flat Creek Road to Bridge at US Route 64)
Catawba River, McDowell/Burke County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Route 1234 Bridge to US Route 221 Bridge)
Green River, Henderson County , 21 miles away, Class II-III+ - 3.7 miles long (Tuxedo Powerplant to above Hungry Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Broad River:
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 47 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 48 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 49 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 50 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 54 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 75 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 90 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 94 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 108 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 143 miles away, 603 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Broad River:
Super 8 Motel - Spindale/Frst City/Rfdt Area, Spindale , 7 miles away
Ramada Limited Forest City, Forest City , 9 miles away
Jameson Inn Forest City, Forest City , 10 miles away
Quality Inn Forest City, Forest City , 10 miles away
Fairfield Mountains Resort, Lake Lure , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Broad River:
River Creek Campground, Rutherfordton, 9 miles away
Foothills Family Campground, Forest City, 13 miles away
Silver Creek Campground and whitewater Outfitters, Mill Spring, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Broad River:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 40 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Broad River:
Cleghorn Plantation Golf Club, Rutherfordton , 4 miles away
Rutherfordton Golf Club, Rutherfordton , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Broad River

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